Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Peugeot 208 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 16.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 22 HP more power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Peugeot 208. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.4 | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1560 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Polo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo and Peugeot 208 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 285 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 5 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.2 metres more than that of the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4800 | |
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